The gig economy is getting bigger. But some workers are getting organised. In 2018, Bristol workers joined in.
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Excellent! A subject which has needed investigation and coverage for a long time. Well done!
Good stuff! I’d love to see some statistics on and maybe a future campaign supporting gig economy workers! Keep up the good work, Cable!